Tennis superstar Serena Williams, winner of eight Grand Slam singles titles and an Olympic gold medal in women’s doubles, is featured in a photo spread in September 2008 Men’s Fitness magazine which hits newsstands on August 18, 2008.  The magazine has designated her one of the sexiest female athletes in the world.

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On guys being intimidated to date her because of her athletic status…
“It definitely makes it harder, which is not really cool because I”m like the girl next door. My attitude is so relaxed and so chill, and what you see is what you get. I guess sometimes people get intimidated, not by my being Serena Williams, but just more or less by the things that I’ve accomplished and the things that I might have in my life. I think for any woman who is strong and supports herself, that tends to be a problem.”

On what she looks for in a guy…
“I’m a sucker for gentlemen, I’m old fashioned. I’m a girl who believes that a guy should take the lead. They should open doors, close doors. I also look for someone who has a good relationship with their mom. My mom always said, ‘Look for someone whom you can laugh with, ’cause it means you can have fun with that person.’ ”

On major turnoffs…
“Guys should never grab me. I hate when guys grab girls. I think it’s so rude. I’ve been grabbed numerous times. Don’t touch. I”m not your property. I absolutely hate that.”

On what she’d be doing if not playing tennis…
“I love acting and writing, so I would probably either be a struggling actress or a writer.”

Article excerpt and photos via Concrete Loop – Mag Covers/Features: Serena Williams in ‘Men’s Fitness’

Serena Williams is competing in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, participating in singles competition for the first time, along with doubles competition with her sister, Venus Williams.  The Williams sisters won gold medals in doubles in the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

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Photos: Serena Williams, Men’s Fitness Magazine September 2008